Issues
The following regulatory agencies are responsible for issues related to LASIK surgery:
The Food and Drug Administration »
The Federal Trade Commission »
State Medical Boards »
One of the most telling issues that LASIK Surgery Watch has identified is the disconnect between what the LASIK industry sees as a success and what a patient experiences. more »
Dry eye is the most common complication of LASIK. FDA clinical trials demonstrate 20% of LASIK patient experience worse or significantly worse dry eyes six months after LASIK. more »
Visual disturbances and reduced visual quality after LASIK are difficult concepts for individuals who have never experienced them to comprehend. more »
Long-term weakness of the LASIK interface wound is confirmed by numerous case studies of late flap dislocation. more »
The cornea is permanently weakened by LASIK. more »
Inaccurate measurement of intraocular pressure (IOP) after LASIK surgery complicates glaucoma screening. more »
Inaccurate measurement of intraocular lens (IOL) power after LASIK complicates cataract surgery. more »
Progressive decrease in corneal keratocyte density after LASIK is reported. more »
LASIK complications may be permanent and result in reduced vision or even loss of sight. more »
LASIK complications may present weeks, months or years after seemingly successful LASIK. more »
Success of LASIK is typically measured by the Snellen eye chart without regard for 'side-effects' or long-term consequences. more »
Rehabiliation options for most LASIK complications are limited. more »
Nearsighted LASIK patients over the age of 40 may find they have simply traded one pair of glasses for another. more »
Bilateral simultaneous LASIK denies patients the opportunity to assess surgical outcome in the first eye before risking the fellow eye. more »
The impact of a poor outcome on LASIK patients’ quality of life has had little study and is poorly understood. more »
A Final Consideration »